Construction industry urged to study contracts to avoid disputes in the fallout from Covid-19

Industry experts are warning that the amount of leeway open to contractual obligations amid the Covid-19 outbreak is subject to a high degree of uncertainty.

Covid-19 has resulted in uncertainty for contract obligations and may lead to disputes. File picture.

The level of uncertainty around the leeway open to contractors should they fail to meet their contractual obligations as a result of the Covid-19 crisis could ultimately lead to disputes, experts in the industry have warned.

To help avoid this, the Government Contracts Committee for Construction (GCCC) should clarify how Public Works contracts can be implemented.